INSTRUCTION MANUAL Dual Camera VPC-HD2000EX VPC-HD2000 VPC-HD2000GX Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-HD2000EX, VPC-HD2000 and VPC-HD2000GX. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL”. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
Warning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. FOR AMERICAN USERS The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA): WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
FOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. FOR EU USERS The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused.
HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL For first-time users Please read the sections on “SETUP” and “SIMPLE” in this manual, as well as the included “QUICK GUIDE” to familiarize yourself with your camera’s operation. ↓ To use the various camera features Please read the sections on “NORMAL” and “OPTION SETTINGS” in this manual. To view on a TV, please read the section on “OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS” in this manual. To connect to a computer, please see the “Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL”.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Preparing the camera 1 Insert the SD Memory Card. h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please purchase a commercially sold card. h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as the “card”. Card slot cover Card slot SD Memory Card 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the camera.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Shooting 1 2 3 Set the REC/PLAY switch to REC. REC/PLAY switch Set to REC Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. h If the screen to set the date and time appears, press the MENU button 2 times to cancel it. For how to set the date and time, see page 43. Record. To record a video clip: h Press the [ ] button to begin recording a video clip. h Press the [ ] button again to end the recording. To take a photo: h Press the [ ] button.
Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go i Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw. Playback 1 2 Set the REC/PLAY switch to PLAY. h The display changes to the Playback Screen. REC/PLAY switch Set to PLAY Select the image to play back.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 3 Press the SET button. h Playback begins. h Set the REC/PLAY switch to REC. When you are finished using the camera... Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off. To continue to the next operation... Please confirm that your computer is connected to the Internet.
Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows Vista) Using the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you can store your captured images on a DVD. Detailed information about the Xacti Software CD can be found on page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL. Install application programs 1 2 3 Set the supplied CD-ROM in your computer’s DVD drive. h The installation window opens. Click on [Nero 8 Essentials].
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Connect your camera to a computer Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired files to the computer. 1 2 Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer. Turn on the camera. h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor. USB CONNECTION COMPUTER PRINTER CANCEL CANCEL OK To power outlet To USB terminal on the docking station Supplied dedicated USB interface cable i Insert the plug with the [n] mark facing up.
3 4 5 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears. Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button. h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray, showing that the camera is recognized as a drive. h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk, and the [XACTI (E:)] icon appears in the [My Computer] window. h The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer. Copy the files from the card to the computer’s hard disk.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Burn video clips onto a DVD (For Windows Vista users) Here’s how to write your recorded data onto a DVD in the mpeg2 format. For information on other operations, please see the Help file for Nero Vision. To access the Nero Vision Help file, click the [?] button on the Nero Vision start screen. 1 2 Insert a blank DVD in your computer’s DVD drive. Click the Start button, and point to [All Programs] → [Nero 8], and click on [Nero Vision Essentials].
3 4 Under the “What would you like to do?” heading, point to [Make DVD] and click on [DVD-video]. h The Hints window opens, in which you can find an explanation of each screen. h From the [Show hints when moving to page] menu in the Hints window select [Disable]. Click on “Third party patent activation” on the tool bar. h The screen to activate third party patent activation (the certification process that enables you to use the functions) via the Internet or FAX appears.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 5 6 7 Click the [Close] button. h The screen to make a DVD-video opens. h Click the [Back] button. Under the “What would you like to do?” heading, click [Add video files]. h The window to select files to burn to DVD opens. Click on a file to burn to DVD. h Click on the files while holding down the [Ctrl] key.
8 Click the [Open] button. h The selected files are shown in the “Content” field. h When you double-click a file in the “Content” field, the window to play the file appears. Click the [Next] button when you want to return to the previous window. 1 Right-click on the file in the “Content” field that you wish to deselect. h A pulldown menu appears. 2 Click [Remove]. h The selected file is removed from the “Content” field.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 9 xv Click the [Next] button. h The window to edit the disk menu appears.
10 Click on one of the designs under “Templates”, and then click the [Next] button. h A preview of the selected design is shown.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 11 Click the [Next] button. h The window to configure the DVD burn setup opens.
12 Click the [Burn] button. hDisk writing begins. hThe process status is shown in the “Recording progress” field. h When the burn process is completed, a screen asking if you would like to save a log file of the burn process appears. 13 Click the [Yes] button. h Enter a name for the log file. 14 Click the [Save] button. h A screen for you to indicate the next operation appears.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 15 Click the [Finish] button. h A screen asking if you would like to save the project appears. 16 Click the [Yes] button. h Enter a name for the project file. 17 Click the [Save] button. h Nero Vision Essentials ends. CAUTION i When burning full high-definition (HD) images to a DVD, it may take some time to convert the video format, depending on your computer’s capability. i Commercialy sold DVD software cannot be played back.
How was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images to your computer and create your original DVDs. Read the following explanations to find out how you can fully enjoy your camera’s digital video feature.
CONTENTS HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ............................................................iii QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................ 6 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................................... 11 How to use the accessories .......................................................... 13 ABOUT THE SEPARATELY SOLD ACCESSORIES AND THE CARD ......................................................................................
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE .........................................................47 About the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL mode .............................47 Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes .................48 Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen ......49 Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen .............................55 Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen ..........................59 FIELD OF VIEW .....................................................................
CONTENTS NORMAL SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 ......................................................................... 96 Video setting ................................................................................. 96 Still image setting ........................................................................ 100 Scene select setting .................................................................... 101 Filter setting ................................................................................
OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU .........................................134 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU .......................135 Storage folder setting ..................................................................141 Shortcut setting ...........................................................................142 Screen language .........................................................................144 TV output setting ..................................................
CONTENTS APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................... 168 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................... 176 Camera ....................................................................................... 176 Docking station ........................................................................... 186 Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters ................. 188 SPECIFICATIONS ................................
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the following table.
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Shoot in dark conditions • “Exposure compensation” on page 112 • “Using the flash” on pages 60 and 77 • “Scene select setting” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on pages 60 and 101 Increase the camera’s sensitivity • “ISO sensitivity setting” on pages 62 and 106 • “High sensitivity mode setting” on pages 64 and 111 Photographing people • “Scene select setting” (portrait mode/night vi
Playback Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started viewing images Adjust the speaker volume Change the angle of view • “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES” on page 84 • “PLAYBACK VOLUME” pages 58, 65 and 89 • “Rotate” on pages 65 and 117 Search for image/ audio files Reduce the photo size • “21-image display playback” on page 93 • “Selecting the playback folder” on pages 66 and 94 • “Resize” on pages 65 and 117 Magnify an image • “Magnifying (zooming in) t
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION File managing/processing Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Search for image/audio files • “21-image display playback” on page 93 • “Selecting the playback folder” on pages 66 and 94 Delete files Protect files from accidental erasure • “DELETING FILES” on pages 58, 65 and 90 • “File protect setting” on pages 65 and 115 Format a card • “Formatting (initializing)” on pages 140 and 152 Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips • “Editing video
Using with a computer Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Use the camera as a card reader • “USING AS A CARD READER” on page 9 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Copy files from your camera to a computer • “Connect your camera to a computer” on page ix Burn files copied to the computer onto a DVD • “Burn video clips onto a DVD (For Windows Vista users)” on page xi Playback • “About video clip files recorded with this camera” on page 13 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTIO
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Soft case (page 14): 1 i Handstrap (page 13): 1 i Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Li-ion battery pack (page 34): 1 i Docking station (pages 25 and 29): 1 i Dedicated S-AV interface cable (pages 157 and 158): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 7 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Dedicated component cable (page 159): 1 i AC adaptor and power cord (pages 29, 37 and 38): 1 11 English
i Remote control unit (pages 26, 30 to 32 and 83): 1 FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material, which may require special handling. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories k Handstrap k Lens cap 1 2 3 4 1 5 2 Depress Pull 13 English
k Soft case English 14
ABOUT THE SEPARATELY SOLD ACCESSORIES AND THE CARD Separately sold accessories i HDMI cable VCP-HDMI01 Cable for connecting to the HDMI terminal on the docking station. i Lithium-ion Battery Charger VAR-L50 Battery charger for the supplied or separately sold lithium-ion battery pack (DB-L50A). i Lithium-ion Battery DB-L50 Same model as the supplied lithium-ion battery pack. i Wide Conversion Lens VCP-L07W Expand your camera’s wide-angle range.
Media cards that can be used with this camera The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is: i SD Memory Card i SDHC Memory Card What “card” means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your dual camera can record video clips in Full High Definition*. It includes an operation mode that lets even novice shutterbugs record and play back without getting flustered, as well as software with which you can easily create your original DVDs. In addition, it comes with the “Xacti Library” feature for saving recorded data to hard disk and managing files without using a computer.
Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation (page 47) Select from two recording/playback modes: the “SIMPLE mode” for users new to the camera, and the “NORMAL mode” for full use of all the camera’s many features and functions.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Sharp face shots (pages 64 and 109) Your camera is equipped with a face recognition feature which detects the subject’s face even when slightly lit from behind or in dim surroundings and automatically adjusts the focus and brightness to compensate. Now those otherwise perfect photos that are marred by shadowed faces can be minimized.
Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images (page 21, and page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL) Use the accessory cables to view images on a TV or computer. Or connect the camera directly to a printer to make prints of your photos. And with the software in the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you can create your original DVDs and CDs.
SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.
SETUP SETUP PARTS NAMES Camera Front SETUP Flash i Extends when the flash button [?] is pressed.
PARTS NAMES 23 English
Rear Zoom switch Speaker Multi-indicator Monitor PHOTO VIEW button REC/PLAY switch SETUP [ ] button [ ] button MENU button SET button Card slot cover SIMPLE/NORMAL switch DC IN terminal cover ON/OFF button Bottom Docking station terminal Tripod stand hole English 24
PARTS NAMES Docking station Front Operation mode button [ ] Rear Docking station terminal DC IN terminal USB terminal COMPONENT/AV terminal HDMI terminal 25 English
Remote control unit 2 3 5 4 8 6 9 7 ; A 1 [ ] button 2 [ ] button 3 Works the same as pushing zoom switch toward the [W] ([P]) side 4 Works the same as pushing zoom switch toward the [T] ([]]) side 5 SET button 6 Works the same as toggling SET button to the left 7 MENU button 8 Works the same as toggling SET button up 9 Works the same as toggling SET button to the right 0 Works the same as toggling SET button down A ON/OFF button h Works only when the camera is set in the dock
INSTALLING THE CARD Be sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device before using it in your camera (pages 140 and 152). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable. 1 Open the card slot cover, and insert the card in the card slot. Card slot cover 2 3 27 Insert the card all the way in. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place. SD Memory Card Card slot Close the card slot cover.
h To remove the card, press it in, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out. English 28 SETUP CAUTION Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card i Doing so may damage the card or the stored files. If the multi-indicator is flashing red... i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red, as doing so may result in loss of files stored in the card.
PREPARING THE DOCKING STATION The supplied docking station is used to connect your camera to a computer, printer or TV, as well as to charge the battery pack installed in the camera. 1 Connect the docking station to a power outlet. h Use the supplied AC adaptor and power cord.
PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The remote control unit can be used to take pictures and play them back with the camera. Prepare the battery 1 SETUP A battery is already installed in the remote control unit at the time of purchase. Pull out the battery insulating sheet. h The remote control unit becomes operable when the insulating sheet is removed.
PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT How to use the remote control unit The remote control unit can be used at an angle that is displaced 15 degrees horizontally from the remote control sensor on the front of the camera, at a distance of up to 7 meters (22.97 ft.). When operating the remote control unit, remove any object that may obstruct the path between it and the remote control sensor. At a distance of up to 7 meters (22.97 ft.
Changing the remote control code The remote control unit will also work with other Sanyo cameras that can be operated by infrared remote control. When more than one camera is present, it is recommended to change the remote control code to ensure that only the intended camera operates when the remote control unit is used. The remote control code is set to “RC CODE 1” at the time of purchase.
PREPARING THE POWER Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Power to the camera can also be supplied from a power outlet if the docking station or the AC adaptor is used. Charging the battery pack 1 While pressing the battery cover lock, slide it (1), and pull out the battery cover toward the bottom of the camera (2). h The battery cover comes off.
2 Insert the battery pack. h Take care that it is positioned correctly. Battery pack SETUP 3 Replace the battery cover. h Raise the edge of the battery pack to remove it. 4 Prepare the docking station (page 29).
PREPARING THE POWER 5 35 Close the camera’s monitor unit, and set the camera in the docking station. h Set the camera securely, making sure that the camera is correctly oriented in relation to the terminal contacts in the docking station. h Charging begins when the camera is set in the docking station. h During charging, the multiindicator is lit red. When charging is completed, the indicator turns off.
HINT About the internal backup battery i This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time settings, as well as the shooting settings. The backup battery will be fully charged when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for about 2 days. In the fully charged state, the backup battery will maintain the camera settings for about 7 days.
PREPARING THE POWER When using a power outlet Power to the camera can be supplied from a power outlet if the docking station or the AC adaptor is used.
Using the docking station Use the supplied AC adaptor and power cord to connect the docking station to a power outlet, and set the camera in the docking station.
PREPARING THE POWER About recharging Recharging takes place only when the camera is turned off, or when the power save function or the sleep function has been activated. Recharging does not take place when the camera is in the recording mode or playback mode. About the temperature alert icon \ During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) rises, a temperature alert icon \ will appear as described below.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera 1 3 Open the monitor unit. Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns on. h If the date and time have not been set, the screen to set the date and time is shown on the monitor. REC/PLAY switch SETUP 2 Set the REC/PLAY switch. To shoot pictures: Set to REC. To play back images: Set to PLAY.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function will automatically turn off the camera after about 1 minute of no use during shooting, or about 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset setting). i When the power save mode is active, you can restore the power by any of the following methods: h Move the REC/PLAY switch. h Press the ON/OFF button. h Press the [ ] or [ ] button.
Turning off the camera 1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns off. CAUTION If the K icon appears... i When a picture is taken, the date and time it was captured are recorded with it. If the date and time settings have not been completed (page 43), the date and time cannot be recorded with the captured images. For this reason, immediately after the camera is turned on, the “Set date and time” reminder briefly appears, after which the K icon is shown on the Recording Screen.
DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. h To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 45. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2009 1 2 43 Turn on the camera (page 40), and press the SET button. h The Clock Set Screen appears.
3 Set the order in which the date is displayed during playback. 1 Select “DISP”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Format Screen appears. 3 Toggle the SET button up or down. h Toggle the SET button up to change the displayed date order as follows: CLOCK SET TIME 19:30 OK SETUP 4 Set the clock. 1 Select “TIME”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Time Screen appears. 3 Set the time to “19:30”. h The time is set in the following order: Set the hour → Set the minute.
DATE AND TIME SETTING 5 Press the MENU button. h The date and time setting is completed. h To display the Recording or Playback Screen, press the MENU button. HINT i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is a small chance the settings may be lost (the backup will last for about 7 days).
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE Switch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images). 1 REC/PLAY button Set the REC/PLAY switch to the desired mode. For recording: Set it to REC. For playback: Set it to PLAY. 362 Recording mode SETUP 2 Turn on the camera (page 40). Playback mode 00:05:08 2009.12.25 14:25 Full-HD 37.
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE About the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL mode The “SIMPLE mode” comprises only those functions that are most often used and necessary to operate the camera, while the “NORMAL mode” enables full use of all the camera’s many functions. Select the mode that is suitable for your purposes.
Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes Use the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch, located next to the monitor, to switch between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes. 1 Set the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch to the desired mode. SIMPLE mode: Set it to SIMPLE. NORMAL mode: Set it to NORMAL.
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen 1 Set the camera to the recording or playback mode. h Use the REC/PLAY switch to select the recording mode or playback mode. To access the Recording Menu: Set the switch to REC. To access the Playback Menu: Set the switch to PLAY. REC/PLAY switch Recording mode 362 00:05:08 2009.12.25 14:25 Full-HR 37.
2 Set the camera to the SIMPLE mode or NORMAL mode. h Use the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch to select the desired mode. To select the SIMPLE mode: Set the switch to SIMPLE. To select the NORMAL mode: Set the switch to NORMAL.
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE 3 Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen for the mode you selected in steps 1 and 2 appears on the monitor. Display the SIMPLE Mode Setting Menu → go to page 52, step 4. Display the NORMAL Mode Setting Menu → go to page 53, step 4. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.
To access the SIMPLE Mode Setting Menu Screen 4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE To access a NORMAL Mode Setting Menu 4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select a tab. h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears. Tab RECORDING MENU 1 1 VIDEO 2 PHOTO 3 SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER EXIT OK 5 Toggle the SET button to the right.
6 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu 1 Select video clip and photo size 2 3 EXIT 55 English OK 4
1 Recording size (page 71) h Select the video clip size to record. h i i: The video clip size is 640 × 480 pixels, recorded at 30 frames/sec. The captured still image size is 1600 × 1200 (4:3) pixels. 2 Focus range (page 72) h Select the focus range that corresponds to the distance to the subject. 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity (normal). 8: The camera focuses on a subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro).
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu 1 2 3 Start slideshow OK 57 English 4
1 Slideshow (page 88) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 89) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio file playback. 3 Delete (page 90) h Delete files.
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen NORMAL Mode Recording Menu RECORDING MENU 1 1 VIDEO 2 3 PHOTO SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER EXIT OK 59 English 12M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 Video clip settings (page 96) e: Record at 1920 × 1080 pixels, 60 fps (60p). !: Record at 1920 × 1080 pixels, 60 fields/s (60i). Y: Record at 1920 × 1080 pixels, 30 fps (30p). &: Record at 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps (30p). 2 Still image settings (page 100) I: Image size is 4000 × 3000 pixels. U: Image size is 3264 × 2448 pixels (low compression). V: Image size is 3264 × 2448 pixels (normal compression). ]: Image size is 3264 × 1840 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE 1 RECORDING MENU 2 VIDEO STABILIZER 2 3 PHOTO STABILIZER FOCUS 1 FOCUS MODE 2 EXP MEASURE 3 ISO EXIT 61 English OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
5 Light-measuring mode (page 105) X: Multi-section light measuring W: Center-weighted light measuring Y: Spot light-measuring 2 Photo stabilizer (page 103) h Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting. \: Shoot with image stabilizer on. ]: Shoot without image stabilizer.
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE 1 RECORDING MENU 3 2 WHITE BALANCE 3 EXPOSURE FACE CHASER 1 PHOTO WIDE-D 2 HIGH SENSITIVITY 3 DIGITAL ZOOM EXIT 63 English OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
5 High sensitivity mode (page 111) 1: Increased sensitivity. 2: Normal sensitivity. 6 Digital zoom (page 111) Q: Enable the digital zoom. B: Disable the digital zoom. 7 Remaining battery power indication (page 155) SETUP 1 White balance (page 107) >: White balance is automatically adjusted depending on the ambient lighting (auto). r: For shooting in sunny conditions (fair). o: For shooting in overcast conditions (cloudy). p: For shooting under fluorescent lighting (fluorescent).
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE NORMAL Mode Playback Menu PLAYBACK MENU 1 SLIDESHOW PLAY VOLUME PROTECT 1 DELETE 2 ROTATE 3 RESIZE EXIT OK 1 2 1 Slideshow (page 114) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 89) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio file playback. 3 Protect (page 115) h File protect setting (delete prohibited) 65 English 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 Delete (page 90) h Delete files. 5 Rotate (page 117) h Rotate a still image.
1 1 2 3 1 Contrast correction (page 118) h Correct the contrast in the image. 2 Video clip edit (page 119) h Edit video clips. 3 Printing instructions (page 129) h Specify the printing instructions (DPOF settings). 4 Select folder (page 94) h Select a folder to play back.
FIELD OF VIEW You can select whether to display either the Photo View Recording Screen or the Video View Recording Screen. The field of view is easier to see when the Recording Screen for the specific recording mode is selected. h The PHOTO VIEW button is disabled when the camera is connected to a TV.
SIMPLE SHOOTING SIMPLE/SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Incorrect hold SIMPLE/SHOOTING Example 1: Grip the camera by wrapping the fingers of the right hand, from the little finger to the middle finger, around the camera, and hook the index finger above the lens. A finger is blocking the lens or flash.
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Using the autofocus The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture images (page 72). k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may not work.
The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired. i When both near and far objects are present Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture. SIMPLE/SHOOTING i Fast-moving subjects Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture.
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Select the recording size The larger the image size (number of pixels), the better the image quality will be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the image quality that is correct for the intended purpose. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 49), select the recording size setting, and press the SET button. To keep in HDTV size HDTV size 8M [4:3] EXIT OK d: The video clip size is 1920 × 1080 pixels, recorded at 60 fields/sec.
Select the focus setting Select the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera and the subject. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 49), select the focus setting, and press the SET button. SIMPLE/SHOOTING All ranges Automatic focus (people, landscape, etc.) EXIT OK 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity (normal). 8: The camera focuses on a subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1.0 m (3.28 ft.
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Hints for taking pictures Muting the operation sounds i The audio guidance that sounds when you operate the camera can be muted (page 136). Where are the image and audio files saved? i All the image and sound files are recorded on the card installed in the camera. Taking pictures in backlight conditions... i When taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to the characteristics of the lens, ghost patterns (flare phenomenon) may appear in the captured image.
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING 1 3 [ ] button Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the [ ] button pressed while recording. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording clip becomes little, a countdown of the remaining recording time appears on the display. End the recording. h Press the [ ] button again to stop recording. SIMPLE/SHOOTING 2 Turn on the camera (page 40), and set it to the recording mode (page 46).
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Capture a still image (single-shot). 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 40), and set it to the recording mode (page 46). [ Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ ] button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock). 2 Continue to gently press the [ ] button all the way. h The shutter releases and the image is captured. h You can view the captured image on the monitor by keeping the [ ] button depressed when you capture the image.
i The large target mark appears when Aperture the camera focuses on a wide area in the center of the screen. The focus and exposure can be locked (in the NORMAL mode) i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 138 and 142), you can set the autofocus or the exposure to a fixed setting. When the exposure setting is fixed, the P icon appears on the monitor; when the autofocus setting is fixed, the p icon appears on the monitor.
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Using the flash The flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also convenient for example when the subject is in shadow or lit from behind. Your camera is equipped with four flash modes: red-eye reduction, auto flash, forced flash, and no flash. Select the flash mode that is suitable for the shooting conditions. The flash is available only when shooting single-shot still images. 1 Press the m button to open the flash unit. h The flash unit opens.
3 4 Select the desired flash operation, and press the SET button. h This completes the flash operation setting. Press the [ ] button to take the picture. HINT i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording. i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 138 and 142), you can change the flash mode from the Recording Screen (in the NORMAL mode). English 78 SIMPLE/SHOOTING CAUTION Do not touch the flash unit when shooting i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn.
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip. 1 2 3 4 Turn on the camera (page 40), and set it to the recording mode (page 46). Press the [ [ [ ] button ] button ] button. When you see a scene you’d like to capture as a still image, press the [ ] button. Press the [ ] button to end the video clip recording.
About the recording size of still images i The size of a still image captured during video clip recording depends on the video clip recording size. Video clip recording size setting Still image recording size e!Y + (16:9) & , (16:9) ) [ (4:3) h It is not possible to capture a still image while recording a video clip at a high recording speed (X, f). h It is not possible to capture sequential shots.
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. 1 2 3 81 Point the camera lens at the subject. Push the zoom switch toward [T/]] or [W/P] to compose the desired image. [T/]]: Zoom in on the subject. [W/P]: Zoom out. h When the zoom switch is pushed, the zoom bar appears on the monitor. h When moving the optical zoom, push the zoom switch lightly to zoom slowly, and press more strongly to zoom quickly.
HINT About the “16x Advanced Zoom” i During video clip recording, the “16x Advanced Zoom” function makes it possible to electronically magnify the image with no image degradation, and increase the magnification to a maximum 16x.
SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The remote control sensor on your camera makes it possible to capture images and play them back using the supplied remote control unit. 1 2 3 4 83 Prepare the remote control unit (page 30). Turn the camera on, and set the REC/PLAY switch to REC or PLAY. h Set the REC/PLAY switch to REC for shooting, or to PLAY for playback. Aim the remote control unit at the camera’s remote control sensor. h Open the monitor unit.
PLAYBACK SIMPLE/PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES 1 3 Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button left, right, up or down to move the orange frame to the file you wish to play back. h The image information for the framed image is shown at the bottom of the screen. Orange frame 2009. 12.25 14:25 37.6MB SIMPLE/PLAYBACK 2 Set the REC/PLAY switch to PLAY. 100-0006 00:00:25 Full-HR OK Press the SET button. h Playback begins.
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES Video clip playback operation To do this... Normal forward playback Stop playback Pause Do this Press the SET button. During playback, toggle the SET button down. During playback, press the SET button or toggle the SET button up. During accelerated playback, toggle the SET button up. To play back During forward After pausing playback, toggle the SET button one image playback to the right.
HINT If the a appears on the playback Screen... i The a icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments (page 98). Although playback of these multiple files is continuous, there is a slight pause at the point where the files are joined.
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image 1 2 Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to “snap” a photo. Press the [ ] button. h The screen to select the aspect ratio of the still image appears. Select the desired aspect ratio, and press the [ ] button. Note, however, that if the video clip aspect ratio is 4:3, you cannot select 16:9. h It is not possible to save a frame from a video clip that was recorded in the f mode.
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK You can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 49), select the slideshow setting, and press the SET button. 2 ALL VIDEO PHOTO SIMPLE/PLAYBACK =: Play back all files. 3: Play back video clips and audio files. c: Play back still image files. SLIDESHOW START Select the type of file to play back, and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins.
PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 49), select the playback volume setting, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. PLAY VOLUME 14 2 VOLUME SETTING Toggle the SET button to the left or right to set the volume, and press the SET button. h The playback volume is set, and the display returns to the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu.
DELETING FILES You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete single files, selected files or all the files at one time. Delete single/delete all 2 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 49), select the delete setting, and press the SET button. DELETE SINGLE: Deletes one file at a time. DELETE SELECTED: Deletes the selected files (page 91). DELETE ALL: Deletes all files.
DELETING FILES 3 Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button. h The currently displayed file is deleted. h To delete other files, select the files, select “DELETE” and press the SET button. h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files, select “YES”, and press the SET button. When file delete is completed, “No image” is shown. Delete selected Delete selected files.
4 5 Press the [ / ] button. h The Confirm Delete Screen appears. Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h The selected files are deleted. HINT In the NORMAL mode i When you select “DELETE” from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and press the SET button, the Delete Screen appears. CAUTION i Files that are protected from accidental delete cannot be deleted. To delete protected files, set the protect setting for the files to off (pages 65 and 115), and then follow the file delete procedure.
PLAYBACK MODES 21-image display playback 1 2 3 Display the image you wish to play back. Zoom switch Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side. h The 21-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button. h Instead of pressing the SET button, you can push the zoom switch toward the [T/]] side to show the 8-image display.
Selecting the playback folder If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play back. 1 2 Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side twice. h The screen to select the playback folder appears. h If the zoom switch is pushed toward the [T/]] side, the camera changes to the 21-image display (page 93). SELECT FOLDER SIMPLE/PLAYBACK 3 Display the Playback Screen.
PLAYBACK MODES Magnifying (zooming in) the image 1 2 Display the image that you want to magnify. h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify. Push the zoom switch toward the [T/]] side once. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed. h Toggle the SET button to view different parts of the magnified image. To magnify: Magnification increases each time the zoom switch is pushed toward the [T/]] side.
NORMAL SHOOTING NORMAL/SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 Video setting You can record video clips in either the HD mode (16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio) or the SD mode (4:3 aspect ratio). In addition, the higher the frame rate number, the smoother playback will be. However, as with the recording size, the file size is also proportionately larger, using up more memory. This menu is also used when making audio recordings. English 96 NORMAL/SHOOTING CAUTION When editing video clips...
RECORDING MENU 1 Audio recording k Audio recording 1 2 3 97 Select <, and press the SET button. h The audio recording mode is enabled. h The menu display is canceled if the MENU button is pressed. Press the [ ] button. h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the [ ] button while recording. Remaining time 368 07:47:54 Length of recording End the recording. h Press the [ ] button again to stop recording.
HINT You can capture a still image during an audio recording i Press the [ ] button during audio recording to capture a [ still image. About files saved in segments i If the continuous recording time of a voice memo exceeds about 13 hours, the recorded file is saved once, and the recording continues in a new file. When recording a video clip whose file size exceeds 4 GB, the recorded file is saved once, and the recording continues in a new file. (These 4 GB segments are automatically created.
RECORDING MENU 1 To do this... Normal playback Press the SET button. Pause Press the SET button. Toggle the SET button up. Stop playback Toggle the SET button down. Fast forward During playback, toggle the SET button to the right. Each time the SET button is toggled to the right, the speed increases. If the SET button is toggled to the left during fast forward, the speed decreases.
Still image setting For still images, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio. This menu is also used for shooting sequential shots. Sequential shots 1 2 Select R or c, and press the SET button. h The camera changes to the sequential shots mode.
RECORDING MENU 1 Scene select setting You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. HINT i To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. i When capturing images using the lamp Q, fireworks + or night view portrait / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera. i If the recording size is set to X or f, the scene select function will be fixed at =.
Self-timer setting By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 138 and 142), you can set the self-timer from the Recording Screen. When x is selected... i When the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed, the multi-indicator will blink for about 10 seconds, and then the image is captured. Also, 4 seconds before the shutter releases, the indication shown in the illustration appears on the monitor.
RECORDING MENU 2 Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion. HINT If the motion compensation does not seem to be working... i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion. i If the digital zoom (page 81) is being used, the large magnification factor may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly.
Focus range setting How to use the manual focus 1 2 Select -, and press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. 00:09:24 2.0m HINT About the focus range i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the center of the lens and the subject. i In some cases there may be a slight variance between the distance (numerical figure) you set in the manual focus mode and the actual distance.
RECORDING MENU 2 Focus mode setting When the spot focus setting is selected, the focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor. Full-HR 40 00:02:47 Focus mark Light-measuring mode setting When spot light-measuring is selected, the light-measuring spot mark appears in the center of the monitor.
ISO sensitivity setting With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. CAUTION Does the image appear to flicker when recording a video clip? i If recording a video clip under fluorescent lights with the ISO sensitivity set to w or higher, a noticeable flicker may appear in the image.
RECORDING MENU 3 White balance setting This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. How to use the one push setting 1 2 Select the ^ icon. Fill the entire screen with a plain white card (or piece of paper, etc.), and press the SET button. h This completes the white balance setting.
Exposure setting The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually. 1 F1.8 1/250 Shutter speed Aperture Press the SET button. h This completes the exposure setting. HINT i To prevent the effects of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, it is recommended to use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera. i A slow shutter speed may be useful for photographing in a darker environment, but noise in the image may be increased.
RECORDING MENU 3 Face chaser setting As you record, the face chaser detects the subject’s face, and adjusts the brightness and focus in a way that produces a clear and bright photo of the subject’s face. HINT When the face chaser is set to ON... i Each face in the Recording Screen is marked with a green frame. i Faces that are in focus are marked with a double green frame. i When shooting begins, the frames marking the faces that are in focus change to orange.
Photo wide D-range setting By using the photo wide D-range feature, even in an image comprised of both bright and dark subjects, all the subjects will be captured at a natural brightness level. For example, when a strong backlight is created, as can occur when photographing in bright surroundings, a subject in a bright background appears completely white. Furthermore, the details of dark areas created by the shadows of a backlight are normally obscured in blackness.
RECORDING MENU 3 High sensitivity mode setting When you shoot in the high sensitivity mode, the captured image appears even brighter than that specified by the ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation settings. CAUTION Limitations of the high sensitivity mode i When the shutter speed is reduced to create a bright image, video clip motion will appear uneven during playback. i When shooting in a dark environment, the autofocus and auto exposure may not function effectively.
Exposure compensation By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 138 and 142), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. 1 2 Toggle the SET button in the direction for which the operation shortcut was assigned. h The exposure compensation bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the exposure. h The exposure compensation numerical value is shown at the left end of the exposure compensation bar.
RECORDING MENU 3 HINT The exposure compensation setting is canceled in the following cases: i When the pointer is set to the center position. i When the camera is set to the playback mode. i After the power is turned off. i When the camera is set to the standby mode.
PLAYBACK NORMAL/PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU 1 Slideshow settings Specify the settings for playing back files continuously in a “slideshow” format. In a slideshow of still images, you can set the transition time, transition effects and BGM. Changing a setting 1 3 Toggle the SET button up or down to change the setting. SLIDESHOW ALL 1sec OFF OFF MODE TIME EFFECT BGM START OK Press the SET button. Begin the slideshow 1 Select “START” and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins.
PLAYBACK MENU 1 File protect setting Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files. Protect files one by one 1 2 3 4 Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 49). Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button. Select “PROTECT SINGLE” and press the SET button. h “LOCK” appears. h If the protect mode has already been enabled for the file, then “UNLOCK” appears.
Protect selected files Select multiple files to protect. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 49). 2 Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button. 3 2009.12.25 14:25 100-0006 Full-HR 37.6MB 00:00:25 PROTECT Press the SET button. h The selected file is marked with the protect icon [ ]. h To cancel a protect selection and remove the protect icon from a file, move the orange frame to the marked file and press the SET button.
PLAYBACK MENU 1 Resize A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate image. HINT Why can’t the image be resized? i An image can be resized only to a smaller (or the same) size, not to a larger size. Rotate Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. HINT i An image for which the protect mode has been enabled cannot be rotated. To rotate a protected image, cancel the protect mode before beginning the rotate image procedure (pages 65 and 115).
PLAYBACK MENU 2 Correcting the contrast Correct the contrast in a photo. English 118 NORMAL/PLAYBACK HINT If the “Contrast correction not successful” message appears... i The camera was not able to successfully repair the image. i The correction function works to automatically edit flaws that the camera detects in captured images. In some cases, the camera may fail to correct a flaw.
PLAYBACK MENU 2 Editing video clips You can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new video clip (video clip cutting [extracting]). You can also join video clips together and save them as one separate clip (“joining”). Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip 1 Specify the frames (1, 2) where the video clip is to be cut. 2 A B C J Extract the specified portion. [Two ways to cut the video clip] i Trim away portions A and C, and save portion B.
Procedure to join video clips Specify the video clip that will come first. J Specify the video clip that you wish to append (join). J NORMAL/PLAYBACK Join the video clips. i The video clips are joined. i The original video clips are not affected. (You can also choose to erase the original video clips when the new clip is saved.
PLAYBACK MENU 2 CAUTION Caution when editing video clips i When editing video clips, do not move the REC/PLAY switch. If you move the REC/PLAY switch while editing video clips, not only will the editing not be properly completed, but the original video clip may also be erased. i As the number or size of the video clips increases, the card memory may become full, making it impossible to edit or save the video clips.
Video clip cutting (extracting) 1 2 Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 49), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. EDIT VIDEO CUT JOIN OK Select “CUT” and press the SET button. h The Cutting Screen appears.
PLAYBACK MENU 2 4 Specify the start point of the extract. h Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video clip extract will start. h Play the video clip until approximately the desired point, pause the video clip, then play the video clip one frame at a time, stopping at the start point of the extract. This will be the first frame of the extract. h If the start point of the video clip is also the start point of the extract, proceed to step 5.
5 Press the [O/ ] button. h A screen appears for you to select either to save the edited video clip as a new (separate) file, or to delete the original video clip and replace it with the edited video clip. SAVE AS NEW: The edited video clip will be saved as a new file. The original video clip remains unchanged. OVERWRITE: The original video clip will be deleted. Only the edited video clip will be saved. REVIEW CLIP: Play back the edited video clip before saving it.
PLAYBACK MENU 2 7 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h Editing starts. h When editing ends, you are returned to the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu. HINT i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected. i If the “Card full” message appears, you will need to free some of the memory by deleting files that you do not need to keep.
Joining video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 49), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. EDIT VIDEO CUT JOIN 2 Select “JOIN” and press the SET button. h The 8-image playback display for video clips appears. 2009.12.24 20:53 Full-HR SAVE 3 Move the orange frame to the video clip you wish to join, and press the SET button. h The specified video clip is labeled with a number.
PLAYBACK MENU 2 4 5 Press the [O/ ] button. h A screen appears for you to select either to save the joined video clip as a new (separate) file, or to delete the original video clips and replace them with the joined video clip. SAVE AS NEW: The joined video clip will be saved as a new file. The original video clips remain unchanged. OVERWRITE: The original video clips will be deleted. Only the joined video clip will be saved. REVIEW CLIP: Play back the joined video clip before saving it.
HINT i If the file size of the video clip after editing exceeds 4 GB, it is not possible to either “SAVE AS NEW” or “OVERWRITE”. i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected. If you want it to be erased, you will need to first remove the protection (pages 65 and 115). i If the “Card full” message appears, you will need to free some of the memory by deleting files that you do not need to keep.
PLAYBACK MENU 2 Printing instructions In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is displayed on the print, and also to request an index print.
Specifying date imprinting and print quantities You can specify printing instructions for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the printing instructions to all the images (ALL IMAGES). 1 2 Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 129). Select “ALL IMAGES” or “EACH IMAGE”. ALL IMAGES: The printing instructions are applied to all the images. EACH IMAGE: The printing instructions are applied only to the image currently displayed.
PLAYBACK MENU 2 3 Press the SET button. h The Date/Copies Print Screen appears. h If “EACH IMAGE” was selected, toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the desired image to print. h The printing instructions that are currently active for the displayed image are shown. You can toggle the SET button to the left or right to confirm the printing instructions for each image.
4 Dated prints Quantity ALL IMAGES :2009/12/24 :0 copy COPIES OK 1 DATE Press the MENU button. h The printing instructions for the requested print quantities and dated prints are stored. h The display returns to the Printing Instructions Screen. HINT Can’t specify dated prints? i Dated prints are not possible for photos that were captured before the camera’s date and time setting was completed. Index print Printing out many small images on one sheet is called an “index print”.
FILE INFO DISPLAY On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when a file was recorded with your camera. 1 2 Display the desired file on the camera monitor. INFO 1 Press the MENU button for at least 1 second. h The Information Screen appears. h If the MENU button is pressed again, the Information Screen is canceled.
OPTION SETTINGS OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU The camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu. 1 Turn on the camera, set it to the NORMAL mode, and press the MENU button.
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 1 OPTION MENU 1 CLOCK SET INFO DISPLAY STARTUP DISPLAY OPERATION BEEP 1 2 POST VIEW 3 REC FOLDER EXIT OK 1 2 3 135 English 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
KEY SW: Select the sound that is produced when the SET button, MENU button, etc. are pressed. AUDIO GUIDE: Mute or enable the camera’s audio help guide. OPERATION VOL: Adjust the volume of the operation sounds. 5 POST VIEW setting h Specify the duration that the captured image is shown on the monitor (post-view) after the [ ] button is pressed. 6 REC FOLDER setting (page 141) 7 Remaining battery charge display (page 155) OPTION SETTINGS 1 CLOCK SET setting (page 43) h Set the camera’s clock.
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 2 OPTION MENU 2 SHORTCUTS NOISE REDUCTION IMAGE SETTINGS 1 BRIGHTNESS 2 EXT MIC VOLUME 3 LANGUAGE EXIT OK 1 2 3 137 English 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
OPTION SETTINGS 1 SHORTCUTS setting (page 142) 2 NOISE REDUCTION setting h Compared to normal shooting, when the PHOTO NR function is ON, the image processing time after shooting a still image is slightly longer. VIDEO NR: Turn ON/OFF the image noise reduction function during video clip recording. PHOTO NR: Turn ON/OFF the image noise reduction function during still image shooting. h If the photo stabilizer and/ or photo Wide-D range setting is ON, the PHOTO NR setting is automatically turned OFF.
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 OPTION MENU 3 TV OUTPUT POWER SAVE FILE NO.
OPTION SETTINGS 1 TV OUTPUT setting (page 145) 2 POWER SAVE setting (page 41) h Specify the elapsed period of inactivity before the power save mode (to conserve battery power) is activated. 3 FILE NO. CONT’D setting (page 150) 4 FORMAT (page 152) 5 RESET SETTINGS h Reset the camera settings to the factory-preset settings.
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Storage folder setting Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files). 1 Select “REC FOLDER”, and press the SET button. h Select “CREATE NEW FOLDER”.
Shortcut setting Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the SET button when it is toggled up, down, left or right when the Recording Screen is displayed. 1 SHORTCUTS OFF OFF OFF OFF RECOMMENDED SETTINGS OK SET button operations Select the SET button operation to which you wish to assign the function, and press the SET button. h The screen to assign a function to the key appears. OFF: No operation shortcut is assigned to the key. p AF LOCK: Lock the focus (page 76).
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU 3 4 Toggle the SET button up or down. h Display the function you wish to assign to the key. Press the SET button. h The selected function is assigned to the key, and you are returned to the Shortcuts Screen. h To assign functions to the other keys, repeat steps 2 through 4. SHORTCUTS AF LOCK FOCUS FLASH EXP COMPENSATION RECOMMENDED SETTINGS OK 5 Press the MENU button.
Screen language You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. 1 Select “LANGUAGE”, and press the SET button. 2 ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL OK Select the desired language, and press the SET button. h The selected display language is set.
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU TV output setting Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s COMPONENT/AV terminal or HDMI terminal. 1 Select “TV OUTPUT”, and press the SET button. TV SYSTEM: Set the type of TV signal that is output from the COMPONENT/AV terminal. TV TYPE: Set the TV’s aspect ratio. HDMI: Set the signal that is output from the HDMI terminal. HDMI-CEC: Set the HDMI-CEC function. COMPONENT: Set the signal that is output from the COMPONENT/AV terminal.
2 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to change the parameter for the selected setting appears. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals. 4:3: Use this setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 4:3 is connected. 16:9: Use this setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 16:9 is connected. ON: Sets the HDMI-CEC function to “ON”.
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU 3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired parameter. 4 Press the SET button. 5 Press the MENU button. h This completes the TV output setting. HINT About the HDMI-CEC function i This is a system control function by which, through an HDMI cable, a control signal is output to electronic devices and the operation of multiple devices is coordinated.
Relation between “TV TYPE” setting and TV display The tables below show the video signal that is output when the “TV TYPE” setting is changed. However, note that for some TVs that have an auto-detect function, the output may not conform to the table, or the TV display may not change at all.
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU “TV TYPE” setting TV type to be connected Image file to be displayed TV display Still image (4:3) 16:9 16:9 Video clip in SD mode Video clip in HD mode CAUTION If the TV display is not correct… i If the appearance of the image on the TV monitor is not correct, you can either change the camera’s “TV TYPE” setting, or change the screen size setting on your TV. To change the screen size setting on your TV, please refer to the instruction manual for your TV.
File No. continued setting If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001. This is because the file number continued function is set to “OFF”, and consequently it results in more than one card containing images with the same numbers.
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU i If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A. Card A 0001, 0002 ..... 0012, 0013 Replace card Card B 0001, 0002, 0014, 0015 .....
Formatting (initializing) A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position. Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position. English 152 OPTION SETTINGS CAUTION Caution during formatting i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during formatting.
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for specific cards, please see “Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time” on page 196. Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 1 Set the REC/PLAY switch to REC, and turn on the camera.
For audio recordings 1 Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 97). h The remaining audio recording time is shown. Remaining time 368 07:47:54 English 154 OPTION SETTINGS HINT i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images. To capture more images, either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and then delete them (page 90) from the card.
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack operation, see page 195. 1 Display the Recording Menu or Playback Menu (page 49). h The battery pack remaining charge indicator appears in the lower right corner of the monitor.
Battery pack remaining charge indicator Battery remaining charge Approx. full. Sufficient power for recording and playback. Power is low. It will soon be impossible to capture or play back images. If this icon flashes when the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed, images cannot be captured. Recharge the battery pack. h The approximate remaining battery time indication appears on the monitor. Please use this as a reference to estimate the remaining recording and/or playback time.
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL About image output: The image output destination differs depending on the connection cable.
ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY Connect to the S-VIDEO terminal Dedicated S-AV interface cable Yellow plug: Not connected* To AC adaptor COMPONENT/AV terminal i Insert the plug with the [n] mark facing up. S-terminal White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal * When connected, the images are not produced normally on the TV monitor. English 158 CONNECTING TO A TV Set the input to “VIDEO”.
ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY Connect to the 480p/720p/1080i/1080p terminal If your TV has a 480p/720p/1080i/1080p input terminal, you can enjoy the high video quality of component output from your camera. Dedicated component cable White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal To AC adaptor COMPONENT/AV terminal i Insert the plug with the [n] mark facing up. Set the input to “VIDEO”.
Connecting to the HDMI terminal HDMI cable (recommended accessory) To AC adaptor HDMI terminal Set the input to “HDMI”. To reduce spurious radiation To HDMI terminal i Please affix the cores (included) CONNECTING TO A TV Core (large) Core (small) HINT i HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
PLAYING BACK ON A TV i After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the terminal to which the camera is connected. i When the camera is connected to a TV, no image appears on the camera’s monitor. i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the camera’s monitor. Audio playback: see page 98 i The remote control unit can be used for playback (page 83). i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is used to play back audio recordings as well.
Xacti Library Connect all the devices. h Please make sure that the camera and all devices are turned OFF before proceeding. For detailed information about using Xacti Library, please see the separate Xacti Library Instruction Manual. To power outlet Set input to “VIDEO” Hard disk CAUTION Caution when disconnecting cables i When using the Xacti Library, do not remove the camera from the docking station, or disconnect the USB cable.
CONNECTING TO A PRINTER CONNECTING TO A PRINTER PRINTING Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). 1 2 Install the card in the camera, open the monitor unit to turn on the camera, and turn on the printer. Use the supplied docking station to connect the camera to the printer.
3 4 Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button. The PictBridge printing mode is activated. h The camera switches to the PictBridge printing mode, and the PictBridge Menu Screen appears. PictBridge MENU PRINT 1 IMAGE Full-SHQ PRINT ALL IMAGES INDEX DPOF PRINTER SETTINGS EXIT 5 OK English 164 CONNECTING TO A PRINTER Select the desired type of printing, and press the SET button. PRINT 1 IMAGE: Select the still images you wish to print. PRINT ALL IMAGES: Print all the still images in the card.
PRINTING HINT To cancel printing 1 During printing, toggle the SET button down. h The confirmation screen to cancel printing appears. 2 Select “CANCEL” and press the SET button. h If “EXIT” is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes. About printing all the images i Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 images in the card. i Delete unwanted images before printing. About DPOF printing i DPOF printing is not possible if your printer is not DPOF-compatible.
OTHER CONNECTIONS OTHER CONNECTIONS CONNECTING A MICROPHONE/ HEADPHONES A commercially sold stereo microphone as well as headphones can be connected to the camera. Commercially sold stereo microphone: OLYMPUS (ME51SW) To reduce spurious radiation i Please affix a small core (supplied) to the cable. MIC terminal Connect headphones here Stereo microphone HINT i The input level of the connected microphone can be adjusted (page 138).
SHOE MOUNT Various devices—such as an external microphone, an auxiliary flash unit, a video light, etc.—can be attached to the shoe mount on top of the camera. Use the shoe mount for superior image quality when shooting. HINT About connectable devices i Only a slave flash unit can be used with the shoe mount. i Note that the shoe mount on this camera is not a hot shoe. i The shoe mount may not accommodate some devices, such as some large-size flash units or video lights.
APPENDICES APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Answer — Which resolution setting should I use? — Shooting 169 English Action All settings except the self-timer and the exposure compensation are retained even after the camera is turned off. Select the resolution setting according to the intended use. I, U, V, ], R, c: Appropriate for printing letter-size or larger, and for printing a close-up of part of a photo (trimming).
Question What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Answer — How can I get the distant view into focus? — Shooting Action Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a physical lens, you can shoot without losing minute details in the image. The digital zoom, on the other hand, works by magnifying a portion of the image that hits the image sensor and may produce a coarser image. Set the scene select function to the landscape + mode when photographing.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Monitor Question When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible? Why is the image too bright? Answer Condition due to the monitor characteristics. Action Not a malfunction. Spots that appear in the monitor only appear in the monitor and will not be recorded with the images. The subject was too bright.
Question Why is there no image (z is shown)? Why is the playback image distorted? Viewing images Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Why isn’t the captured image clear? Can I play back image and sound files that I edited using my computer? Why is there a motor-like sound during video clip playback? Answer This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital camera. If the subject moves or the camera is moved during recording, a distorted image may sometimes occur.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why is there no sound? What is the difference among the normal video (composite video) output, S-video output and component/HDMI output? Answer The volume on the TV is set to the minimum. — Connecting to a TV Can the dedicated S-AV interface cable and the dedicated component cable be connected at the same time and output the image? 173 English — Action Adjust the volume on the TV.
Printing Misc. Question Why does a message appear during PictBridge printing? The “Cannot edit video clips with unlike settings” message appears. Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging? Why does the “Card full” message appear? Why does the “Card is protected” message appear? Why can’t the camera be operated? Answer There is a problem with the printer. Action Please refer to the instruction manual for your printer.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question A problem such as inability to record or play back occurs. Can I use my camera abroad? Misc. Why does the “System error” message appear? 175 English Answer The card contains files that were saved using a device other than this camera. — A problem has occurred within the camera or card. Action After saving your files to a different medium, format the card. When the camera is connected to a TV, you can switch the camera’s video output to NTSC or PAL.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. Camera Problem No power. Cause The battery pack is dead. The battery pack has not been inserted correctly. Power The battery pack is too hot. Recharge the battery pack, or replace with a new battery pack. Or connect the AC adaptor (supplied). Reinsert the battery pack, making sure to orient it correctly. Wait for the battery pack to cool down.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Action An image is not captured when the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed. The power is not turned on. If the power save function was activated, turn on the camera before shooting. If the camera was turned off, press the ON/ OFF button to turn it on. Install a new card. Delete the images that are not necessary. Shooting The maximum number of images that can be captured or the maximum video clip recording time has been reached.
Problem The flash does not operate. Cause The flash off mode is selected. The flash unit is not open. The battery pack is dead. Shooting The digital zoom does not work. The still image is set to I. The digital zoom setting is set to “OFF”. Reference page Action Set the flash to automatic flash mode or forced flash mode. Press the [?] button to open the flash unit. Recharge the battery pack, or replace with a fully charged battery pack. Or connect the AC adaptor (supplied).
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Shooting A warning tone (beep-beepbeep) sounds, and it is not possible to take a picture using the selftimer. When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. There is noise in the captured image. The \ icon appears, and shooting is not possible. Monitor No playback image appears. 179 English Cause The battery pack is consumed. The optical zoom has moved to the maximum magnification position. The ISO sensitivity setting is too high.
Problem The image is too dark. Action The flash was blocked by a finger or other object. Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the flash is not obstructed. Capture the image in the range of operation of the flash. Use the forced flash mode. Use the exposure compensation function. Use the spot light-measuring mode. Adjust the ISO sensitivity setting. The subject was too far away. Viewing images Reference page Cause The subject was lit from behind. There is not enough light.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The image is too bright. The image is not in focus. Viewing images Cause The forced flash mode is selected. The subject was too bright. The ISO sensitivity setting is incorrect. The subject is too close to the camera. The focus setting is not correct. The camera moved when the [ ] button was pressed. (camera shake) The focus is not locked properly. The lens is dirty. 181 English Action Select a different flash mode. Use the exposure compensation function.
Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. A part of the image is missing. Viewing images “No image” is shown. During audio playback, there is no sound. Cause This is due to ambient lighting. The white balance setting is incorrect. The strap or a finger was blocking the lens. There is no file in the installed card. The playback volume setting on the camera is too low. Reference page Action Capture the image using the forced flash mode. Set the white balance setting correctly.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem There is no color in the image. The image is distorted. Connecting to a TV No image or sound. Cause The TV output setting is not correct. Both the dedicated S-AV interface cable and the dedicated component cable are connected. The camera is not correctly connected to the TV. The TV input is not set correctly. Image editing The edge of the image is cut off. You cannot edit or rotate an image. 183 English This is a characteristic of the TV. The protect mode is set.
Action The camera is set in the docking station but the installed battery is not being recharged. The AC adaptor is not connected to the docking station. The camera is not correctly connected to the docking station. Check that the power cord of the AC adaptor is connected correctly. When inserting the camera in the docking station, push down on it to make sure that the connection between the camera and the docking station is secure. Turn the camera off.
TROUBLESHOOTING Misc. Problem Cause Action The audio guide does not sound. The recording capacity is less than that indicated in the section “Possible No. of Images/ Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time” (page 196). The battery pack appears to be swollen. The audio guide setting is set to “OFF”. The recording capacity is less than the value specified for the card. Set the audio guide setting to “ON”. Depending on the card, the capacity may be less than the specified value.
Docking station Remote control unit Reference page Problem Cause Action The remote control unit does not seem to work. The remote control unit is aimed at the TV (not at the camera’s remote control sensor). Aim the remote control unit at the camera’s remote control sensor (within a range of about 15 degrees left or right horizontally from the remote control sensor). Remove or move the obstructing object. 30, 31 Replace with a new battery.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Action The remote control unit does not seem to work. The remote control unit is too far from the camera’s remote control sensor. Operate the remote control unit from a position up to 7 meters (22.97 ft.) from the docking station. Change the remote control code. Remote control unit 187 English The remote control codes for the remote control unit and camera’s remote control sensor are different.
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports a Portrait > Landscape + Night view portrait / Snow & beach k Remarks Focus range: Fixed at *. Exposure: Fixed at @. Video setting: If set to X or f, automatically changes to !. Focus range: Fixed at *. Face chaser: Fixed at “OFF”. Exposure: Fixed at @. Video setting: If set to X or f, automatically changes to !. Focus range: Fixed at *. Exposure: Fixed at @. Video setting: If set to X or f, changes to !.
TROUBLESHOOTING Filter Setting Monochrome W Sepia , Remarks Still image mode: I cannot be selected. About the scene select function and focus range settings i The scene select function changes to = when the focus range is set to +. i Even if you set the focus range to + or -, it changes to * when the scene select function is set to any setting other than =.
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Recorded image file format English 190 APPENDICES Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant) Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is standard for digital still camera image files to provide interoperability between digital photography devices for the images stored on removable memory cards.
SPECIFICATIONS Still image shooting mode (recording resolution) Video clip recording mode (recording resolution) White balance Lens I: 4000 × 3000 pixels (approx. 12 million pixels) U: 3264 × 2448 pixels (approx. 8 million pixels, low compression) V: 3264 × 2448 pixels (approx. 8 million pixels, normal compression) ]: 3264 × 1840 pixels (approx. 6 million pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio) +: 1920 × 1080 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio) G: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx.
Exposure control type Light-measuring mode Range Digital zoom Shutter speed Sensitivity English 192 APPENDICES Programmable AE/Shutter speed priority AE/ Aperture priority AE/Manual exposure control Exposure compensation available from the Shooting Setting Screen (0 ±1.8 EV in 0.3 EV steps) Multi-section measuring, center-weighted measuring, spot measuring Normal mode: 50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity Super macro mode: 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (Wide end only) For shooting: 1× to approx.
SPECIFICATIONS Minimum subject illumination 6 lux (1/30 sec in the scene select AUTO mode) 2 lux (1/15 sec in the HIGH SENSITIVITY or lamp mode) Image stabilizer Video: Electronic Still image: Multi-calculation electronic Monitor 2.7" (6.9 cm) low-temperature polysilicon TFT color wide liquid crystal (transmissive), approx. 230,000 pixels Flash working GN = 6.2 range Approx. 20 cm (7.87 in.) to 6.0 m (19.69 ft.) (Wide) Approx. 80 cm (31.50 in.) to 5.0 m (16.40 ft.
Camera connectors [COMPONENT/ AV] (480p/ 1080i/720p/ 1080p output) terminal* [HDMI] terminal* [USB] terminal* [MIC] (microphone input) terminal Headphone jack * Via the docking station English 194 APPENDICES DC IN (external DC power input) terminal Regrouped jack Audio 265 mVrms (–9 dBs), 12 kΩ or less, stereo output Video 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync negative, output composite video NTSC color TV system/PAL color TV system (switchable from the Option Screen) S-video Y signal: 1.
SPECIFICATIONS Battery life Shooting Still image shooting mode Video clip recording mode Playback Approx. 355 images: CIPA standard (when a SanDisk 2 GB SD Memory Card is used) Approx. 135 minutes: Recorded in ! mode Approx. 350 minutes: Monitor on, continuous playback i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25 °C (77°F) ambient temperature. i The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery pack and the conditions of use.
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time Shooting/ recording mode Still image mode Video clip mode Audio recording mode Resolution setting I U V ] + t , [ R c e ! Y & ) X f — SD Memory Card 4 GB 8 GB 1,000 images 2,000 images 1,000 images 2,000 images 1,470 images 2,960 images 1,960 images 3,950 images 5,390 images 10,800 images 5,640 images 11,300 images 10,300 images 20,700 images 24,800 images 49,800 images 1,470 images 2,960 images 2,950 images 5,920 images 21 min.
SPECIFICATIONS i Even with cards of the same capacity, the amount of data that can actually be stored may differ depending on the card brand, etc. i The continuous shooting time for each video clip will differ depending, for example, on the card capacity, environmental conditions (temperature and shooting conditions, etc.).
Concerning the multi-indicator The camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operations.
SPECIFICATIONS Supplied AC adaptor Part number Power source Rated output Ambient environment Temperature Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) VPCHD2000 VPCPower cord HD2000EX rated value VPCHD2000GX VAR-G9 AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz DC 5 V, 2.0 A 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (operation), –20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F) (storage) 20 to 80% (no condensation) 46.0 (W) × 77.8 (D) × 24.0 (H) mm 1.81 (W) × 3.06 (D) × 0.94 (H) in. Approx. 140 g (4.9 oz.) AC 125 V, 7 A AC 250 V, 2.
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SPECIFICATIONS Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to comfirm that your camera is set up and ready to go i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting from the use of this camera. i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or repairs or changes done by those other than a technician authorized by the manufacturer.
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can create photos that you’ll be proud to display and share. If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Your camera employs an autofocus function. When you snap a picture using the autofocus, the camera automatically adjusts the settings so that the image will be in focus.
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Photographing a moving subject Situation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The autofocus is activated, but because the subject is moving, the image may be blurred. In particular, when the distance between the camera and the subject is changing, it is difficult to lock the focus on the subject. Here are some hints for successfully capturing images of moving subjects.
Shooting portraits (portrait mode >) Points: i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject. i Move in close to your subject. i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject. NOTE i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best advantage. Move in closer to your subject or zoom in so that the background does not compete with the subject.
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Night photography (night view portrait mode /) Points: i Avoid camera shake. i Increase the ISO sensitivity. NOTE i Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower, so there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be blurry. Stabilize the camera when shooting. i You can photograph your subject with the night scene in the background by using the flash.
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